Scuba diving conservation holidaysTours & holidays in 2016 & 2017

Combining a love of the ocean with the chance to conserve its fragile ecosystems is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for scuba divers with internships, removal of lion fish and award-winning coral reef research projects just some of the highlights of scuba diving conservation holidays. From Thailand and Cambodia to South Africa and Tanzania, if you're prepared to work hard, listen and learn then the underwater world is ready and waiting.

reviews for Scuba diving conservation holidays

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I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on

Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend

The diving was fabulous. The instructors are brilliant, very patient and informative! (more)Lucy Keech

The most memorable part was diving with like minded staff and guests who love and appreciate the ocean and contributing to research and conservation...Excellent opportunity and experience. (more)Michelle Lamarca

Tom Owens Caye was a magic location for a chilled week diving in Belize. Polly, Patty and the team were generous hosts. The food was delicious with the lionfish and banana pancakes particular highlights! Diving was excellent. Still feeling good about the lobster survey! (more)Karen Whitham

Memorable parts?
1. Snorkeling with the whale sharks.
2. Good diving instruction to next level of qualification.
3. Chance to do conservation surveys as something more than that which you
usually do on a regular dive holiday.
4. chance to dive in Caribbean at dive sites that are not crowded, never were
there other dive boats at the sites we dived, thus only 4 to 8 divers at the
site from the boat.
Tips?
1. To the extent your baggage allowance allows it, take items identified
including... (more)Simon Timms

Memorable parts?
Arrival at Koh Tao and finding the lovely coral sand beach behind the dive school at Chalok Ban Bay.
Then, exploring the fascinating underwater environment.
Tips?
Go prepared to learn, there's loads of really interesting marine ecology information to learn as part of the Environment Management Programme. There are interesting and knowledgeable people there, who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge.
Enjoy the diving, safe in the knowledge that you are diving... (more)Stephen Orwin

Memorable parts?
My last cage dive. We had one large female shark who did a slow pass right next
to the cage. You could see her blue eye moving and focusing as she had a good
look at what was going on inside our cage.
Tips?
I would recommend adding a few extra days on either side of the project so that
you can explore Cape Town and do any additional activities that you haven't yet
had the chance to fit in. The longer you are there, the longer your "to do" list
will get.
Local... (more)Annabel Marriott

Memorable parts?
I loved the balance of activities: snorkeling alongside whale sharks, whale watching, data logging, community projects, working alongside serious scientists
and having a proper holiday all at the same time
Tips?
Do it. Get stuck in to all the different aspects of the holiday, and spend as long as you can!
Local benefits?
Yes, definitely. The project managers take this really seriously and are really actively involved in various community projects, both instigated... (more)Anna Bosatta

Was the best thing ive ever done in my life...and if i could afford it i would go straight back (more)Charlie Panayi

The most memorable part of the holiday was meeting people and scuba diving/snorkelling...It was fantastic! (more)Amy Hall

The whole trip was simply amazing!...Firstly the camp is set in the most
beautiful place, and on a good night the stars are unbelievable. I've never
seen so many! Must have seen at least 5 shooting stars a night as well as the
cosmos! (more)Daniel Williams

The best diving holiday I did so far and it will be hard to beat. I learned so much about fish identification and substrates and this makes diving much more enjoyable. (more)Ulrike Kachel

The entire trip was a blast! Multiple dives per day without another diver in sight, unspoiled beauty of the amazing reef, incredible food, etc. etc. Everything about this trip was memorable and exciting! (more)Eric Strobel

Memorable parts?
The diving on Sail Rock, probably one of the best dive sites in the Gulf of
Thailand
Tips?
This is a small village with basic amenities so be prepared to take it easy and
relax as there is a lot of down time where nothing is happening. If you get bored
easily then make sure you have brought things to occupy your time or better still
make an effort to get out and about the island.
Local benefits?
Not really to the extent that I would have liked, sure spending... (more)Stan Batchelor

Memorable parts?
The opportunity to see and feel a different culture. Launching the boat into and out of the water
Tips?
I was on doxycycline as malaria prophylactic and I had quite a few side effects and had to stop taking it at the time I was there I didn't see very many mosquitos and the dive shop is equipped with a nurse who can do a malaria test and they have the antibiotics if a person gets sick
Local benefits?
In some way, I picked up a lot of garbage along the beach... (more)Susanne de Montreuil